Italian Boy Names
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of 720 names
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morando | Descendant/son of Moro; 'dark' or 'Moorish' | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Moro | From Latin 'Maurus' meaning 'Moor' - historically 'dark-skinned' or 'dark-haired'; also appears as a surname/toponym with regionally distinct uses. | Basque, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish | Boy | — | |
| Muro | From Latin 'murus' meaning 'wall' (used in Spanish/Italian); in Japanese can be a surname or personal name written with kanji such as 室 meaning 'room' or 'chamber' (meaning varies by kanji). | Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish | Boy | — | |
| Muzio | Derived from the Roman family name Mucius; traditionally linked to the Latin word for mouse (mūs) or indicating membership in the Mucius gens. | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Nanni | God is gracious | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Nappa | Uncertain - possibly 'from Napa' (place-based) or related to Japanese 'nappa' meaning 'leaf/leafy greens'. | English, Italian, Japanese | Boy | — | |
| Narcisio | Derived from the Greek for the narcissus flower (daffodil); associated with 'numbness'/'sleep'. | Greek, Italian | Boy | — | |
| Nardo | Short form of Leonardo/Bernardo meaning 'brave/strong' (from elements meaning 'lion' or 'bear' + 'brave') | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Nastagio | Derived from 'Anastasius' meaning 'resurrection' or 'reborn' | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Natale | Born on Christmas; of the Nativity | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Natalino | Little Christmas; born on Christmas | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Nazareno | From Nazareth; 'Nazarene' (one from Nazareth) | Italian, Spanish | Boy | — | |
| Nedo | Diminutive or affectionate short form of Slavic names like Nedeljko (originally meaning 'born on Sunday'); used independently as a nickname or given name. | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Nerone | Associated with 'black' (Italian 'nero'); historically linked to a Sabine root meaning 'strong' or 'vigorous'. | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Nerrone | Likely an Italian augmentative or variant of Nero, associated with 'black' (from Latin niger) or referencing the Roman name Nero; can imply 'big/strong Nero' or 'descendant of Nero'. | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Niccola | Victory of the people | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Niccolo | Victory of the people | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Nicolo | Victory of the people | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Nitti | Derived from an Italian family name, likely a patronymic or diminutive; exact original meaning is uncertain. | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Norburto | Northern brightness; bright or famous in the north | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Nozzo | Uncertain - possibly a diminutive or pet form; sometimes associated with Italian roots like 'nozze' (wedding) or 'noce' (walnut), but no established traditional meaning. | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Nunzino | Little messenger (diminutive of Nunzio, from Latin nuntius 'messenger' or 'envoy') | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Oliveri | Derived from Oliver - 'olive tree' or 'olive tree bearer' | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Olivo | Olive; olive tree | Italian, Spanish | Boy | — | |
| Olmo | Elm (the elm tree) | Italian, Spanish | Boy | — | |
| Orazyo | Derived from the Roman family name Horatius, commonly interpreted as 'keeper of the hour' or 'man of the hour'. | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Orsinio | Little bear (diminutive of Orso/Ors-) | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Orsino | Bear; bear-like (diminutive/affectionate form) | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Ottone | Wealth, fortune; prosperous | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Ottorino | Diminutive of Otto - 'wealth' or 'fortune' (literally 'little Otto', 'little prosperous one') | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Pallano | Probably 'of/from Palla' or a diminutive/derivative related to Palla (ball) or the name Pallas; exact meaning uncertain | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Palmiro | Palm-bearer; pilgrim who carried a palm (symbol of victory or pilgrimage) | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Palmyro | Of the palm; related to the palm tree; historically associated with a pilgrim bearing a palm (symbol of victory/pilgrimage). | Italian, Spanish | Boy | — | |
| Paolino | "little Paul" - from Latin Paulus meaning "small" or "humble" | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Paolone | Augmentative of Paolo meaning "big Paul"; ultimately from Latin Paulus meaning "small" or "humble". | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Pappa | Informal term for 'father' or 'dad'; in Italian also means soft food/pap - used as an affectionate nickname. | Greek, Indian, Italian, Scandinavian, Swedish | Boy | — | |
| pasco | Relating to Easter or Passover; 'of the Passover/Easter' (born at or associated with Easter) | Cornish, Italian, Latin | Boy | — | |
| Pascoli | Of the pastures; pasture, grazing land | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Pasqual | Relating to Passover/Easter; born on or associated with Easter/Passover | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Pasquali | Relating to Easter; born at Easter | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Pasqualle | Relating to Passover/Easter; born on or associated with Easter | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Pastore | Shepherd, pastor | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Patrizio | Nobleman, patrician | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Patto | From Italian 'patto' meaning 'pact, agreement'; also used as a pet form of Patrick ('noble, patrician'). | English, Italian | Boy | — | |
| Pelagio | Derived from Greek pelagos 'sea' - 'of the sea' or 'from the sea'. | Greek, Italian, Portuguese | Boy | — | |
| Peppe | Derived from Giuseppe/Joseph: 'God will add' or 'God increases' | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Peppino | Diminutive of Giuseppe (Joseph); meaning 'God will add' / 'Jehovah increases.' | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Peregrino | Pilgrim; traveler or foreigner | Italian, Latin | Boy | — | |
| Peretto | Diminutive of Pietro/Peter - 'little rock' or 'little stone' | Italian | Boy | — | |
| Perpetuo | Perpetual; everlasting; eternal | Italian, Latin, Portuguese | Boy | — |
Italian Boys name popularity over time
Aggregated births across Italy, Switzerland, United States, Australia for every Italian-origin name in our dataset.
720
Names in this origin
2
With data in 2025
496
Births 2025
7,466,978
Peak year 0